Gulf of Poets RIB Tour: Explore in Style

Experience the Italian ‘Dolce Vita’ on a super zodiac boat tour of the Secret Gulf of Poets or Cinque Terre. Discover hidden coves, relax on inflatable loungers, and explore picturesque fishing villages.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Boat Tour La Spezia - HopHop Boat - Location Bateau - The journey commences from the exclusive floating lounge on Passeggiata Morin in La Spezia, setting sail towards the western coast of the Gulf of Poets.
    As you travel, you’ll be enchanted by the breathtaking coastal views and the quaint fishing villages that adorn this stunning inlet. Continuing…
What's Included
  • Fuel included
  • Experienced skipper provided
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Use of SCUBA equipment
Additional Information

Enjoy four hours of pure relaxation aboard a 9m RIB, allowing you to truly embrace the Italian “Dolce Vita” as you explore one of the world’s most stunning coastlines.
Our fleet features the most comfortable and modern boats in the Gulf, guided by professional local skippers. Additionally, a lounge is available for you to relax before your departure and…

Location
Boat Tour La Spezia - HopHop Boat - Location Bateau
Passeggiata Costantino Morin
Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time of the experience at the meeting point. Late arrivals and no show reservations are not eligible for any refunds.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Inspire09613536838
Aug 15, 2025
Breathtaking trip and great team - What an incredible experience! From the first moment we felt extremely welcome. The team was not only friendly but also genuinely helpful. My grandfather is in a wheelchair and has difficulty walking, but that was absolutely no problem here. They made sure from start to finish that everything went smoothly, with a lot of attention and patience. They listen to your wishes, give clear and fine explanations, and show beautiful places in different ways along the way. The swim in the bay was wonderfully refreshing, and the stop in the charming village completed it. In short: a wonderful experience, absolutely worth it and without a doubt recommended!
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Koenigralph
Jul 24, 2025
Super nice service at check in, Great, gracious captain - It was a great day. The sea was a bit rough, but our captain took us safely to Monterosso and back to la Spezia. Since we could not swim on the open sea, we took the opportunity to jump into the water in Porto Venere. Was wonderful Mood: super pleasant Price / performance: good to recommend: absolutely
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John_s
Jul 21, 2025
This was a really unique... - This was a really unique way to see the five towns from a speedboat. Our guide was very knowledgeable it was good that the excursion was only four hours The boat tour gives you unique view of the coastline that you would miss if you were taking a train. Be prepared for a bumpy ride as the waves were rolling in the times you can feel dizzy
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Michellemw2774pe
Jun 29, 2025
Frederico the best - We just had a nice 4-hour excursion with our Captain Frederico. It is excellent, caring and cultivated. I recommend it handily.
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Herardr
Jun 29, 2025
Excellent service to make us a superb excursion. - Our guide, Frederico was sensational. He offered us adjustments to the times spent in each stop. Nice experience to do with family and friends. The stop swimming was perfect. An excellent guide and facilities were perfect.
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Wnj273002
May 6, 2025
Great boat trip with super mate. - We had booked the wrong time, but a second boat was quickly arranged so we could still make the trip. Very well arranged. The skipper told a lot about the villages on the way and sailed the boat over the rough water. Super to do
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Robert_l
Apr 11, 2025
Value for the dollar. And less crowds too - Enjoyable boat tour to view all the park town from the water side. Safe. Very knowledgeable captain History of each town explained. 1 hour stop in last town to visit eat and shop.
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Allison_c
Jul 17, 2024
Fun in the Mediterranean - A perfect half day outing for our family of 4 with 2 teenagers. They loved being able to swim in the Mediterranean. We also had time in 2 ports-PortoVenere and Lerici. Lerici is a hidden gem and very small local town with delicious food. Our boat driver. Matte was delightful and fun and played great music. It has been the highlight of our Mediterranean cruise vacation!
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Justgetitdone4
Jul 1, 2024
Beautiful day in Gulf of Poets - We had a great tour of the Gulf of Poets with HopHop. We were in port on a cruise ship for the day and wanted to explore this area. The HopHop dock is a short 5 minute walk from the cruise ship terminal and booking online was easy. The staff were friendly and helpful and we enjoyed seeing and learning about the small villages in the Gulf. The boats are fun and comfortable, but you do need to be able to step from the dock to the boat side to get on and off. We had a very enjoyable ride and visit times were perfect.
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Chefmags
Jul 30, 2024
Avoid Hop Hop Boat - Unfortunately I have to write a bad review for Hop Hop Boat. We were booked on a tour out of La Spezia and hit road construction on our way into town. I messaged the company and told her we would be 5-8 min late, she told me to hurry up as the boat would not wait. We pulled into the parking lot 8 min later, and she told me not to bother parking, the boat had departed and that we were considered a NO SHOW. When I asked if due to the extenuating circumstances, we might re-book, she refused to answer me. We lost almost $500 with no recourse. I understand contracts and fine print, but I also understand basic decency and hospitality. At least a discount on a future booking would have been the kind thing to do. I work in hospitality myself and would *never* take $500 from a family on vacation without providing some service. I cannot speak for the boat trip itself, as we never got to go, but I will say that this company has garbage customer service and should be avoided.
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From $140
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).